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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 375.28 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 375.28 and 168.98 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 375.28 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/375.28 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 375.28 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 63,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414.81/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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